All Sports, leisure & outdoors articles – Page 84
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NewsSports Direct staff in line for £87.5m pay-out
Sports Direct staff are in line for a pay bonanza this week as £87.5m is set to be dished out under its staff incentive scheme.
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NewsJJB makes "good progress" in its turnaround plan
JJB is making “good progress” in its turnaround as sales in the 22 weeks to July 3 met its expectations.
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NewsSports Direct to beef up fashion portfolio with Van Mildert chain
Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley is believed to be on the brink of adding Northeastern mini-chain Van Mildert to his fledgling branded fashion portfolio as he seeks to replicate the success of rival JD Sports.
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GalleryBack to Asics
Running shoe brand Asics has opened a flagship store in Amsterdam that couples futuristic design with technology. John Ryan reports
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NewsVast contrast typifies results across retail
Food and general retailers alike lagged a flattish market as updates and sector data showed sharply divergent performances from store groups.
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NewsJD Sports acquires Cecil Gee and Spanish sports retailer Sprinter
JD Sports has acquired menswear retailer Cecil Gee and a controlling stake in Spanish sports retailer Sprinter.
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GalleryNike Town, Oxford Circus
The Champions League celebrations in Barcelona and Wembley seem a rather distant memory a few weeks on, but Nike Town did its best to prolong things
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NewsHalfords trials smaller high street bike shops
Car parts and bikes retailer Halfords has kick-started a trial of small bike-focused high street shops in London.
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NewsJD Sports like-for-likes dip in line with expectations
JD Sports Fashion has suffered continued declining like-for-like sales but said trading is in line with expectations.
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NewsHalfords profits up 7.2% but retail sales remain tough
Halfords has reported underlying pre-tax profit up 7.2% to £125.6m in its full year figures despite the tough trading environment.
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NewsChain Reaction Cycles mulls new investment
Bikes and accessories etailer Chain Reaction Cycles is considering seeking more investment to pedal future growth.
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NewsHalfords hit by £7.3m liability following Focus DIY collapse
Halfords has been hit by a £7.3m liability following the collapse of Focus DIY.
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NewsJJB prioritises preserving cash margins as turnaround begins
JJB Sports is to focus on protecting its margins this year as it seeks to stem its losses.
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NewsJJB Sports chairman warns turnaround will take up to five years as losses triple
JJB Sports chairman Mike McTighe has warned its turnaround will take up to five years as its losses before tax almost tripled to £181.4m in its full year to January 30.
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NewsGo Outdoors secures £30m credit facility to fund expansion
Go Outdoors has secured a £30m credit facility from Lloyds Banking Group to fund its expansion.
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NewsAmerican Golf like-for-likes rocket as warm weather drives sales
Golf equipment specialist American Golf like-for-likes have soared as the warm weather drives sales.
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GalleryA Manc for all seasons
Despite a sunny interlude, retailers are now having to shift summer stock in less than summery conditions. Manchester’s retailers are managing. John Ryan finds out how
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NewsNick Wilkinson returns to UK as new boss of Evans Cycles
Former Dixons and Maxeda director Nick Wilkinson is returning to UK retail as the new chief executive of Evans Cycles.